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Das Leben von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, einem der größten Musiker und Komponisten aller Zeiten: die ersten Jahre des „Wunderkindes“, die langen ermüdenden Reisen durch Europa, die Jugend, Erfolge und Misserfolge bis zum frühen Tod in bitterer Armut. Die teils dramatischen, teils komischen Episoden aus dem Leben Mozarts garantieren eine fesselnde und anregende Lektüre. Mit zahlreichen Übungen zu Textverständnis, Grammatik und Wortschatz. In thematischen Erweiterungen wird die Kultur der Zeit lebendig.

»Moby Dick» is an epic tale of the voyage of the whaling ship the Pequod and its captain, Ahab, who relentlessly pursues the great white whale during a journey around the world. The story is seen through the eyes of Ishmael, a sailor on the Pequod. Ishmael arrives in New Bedford where he meets Queequeg, a harpooner from the South Pacific, who becomes his inseparable friend during the long whaling voyage. Captain Ahab, a strange man with a peg leg, has only one purpose in life: to find and kill Moby Dick, the great white whale that had chewed off his leg years ago. Ahab’s voyage is one of revenge and, in the end, one of disaster. A landmark of American literature, this novel touches numerous important themes such as good, evil, revenge, superstition, obsession, courage and madness

The story of the famous Swiss hero William Tell, narrated from his son Walter’s point of view. From the famous episode of the apple to the revolution by the Swiss population for freedom.

The great detective Sherlock Holmes is needed to solve a murder in Sussex, England. A card with the initials VV 341 has been left by the body, and discovering the facts of the case gets ever more difficult. The answers to this mystery lie far away from the scene of the crime and across the Atlantic, in a place known as ‘The Valley of Fear’.

A reference and practice book in vocabulary and grammar. Level A2-B1 and beyond «Fusion» offers an integrated approach to learning vocabulary and grammar. The units focus on the recognition, acquisition and reinforcement of vocabulary while linking the language introduced in each topic area to related areas of grammar. The organisation and selection of topics is based on the 14 Specific Notions of the Common European Framework of Reference. «Fusion» can be used in the classroom as a self-contained vocabulary development and grammar revision course, as a supplement to a main course book, as a source of revision and practice material, or for self-study. Features: • 60 units divided in A2 and B1 sections • theory pages presenting the vocabulary and grammar with colour illustrations, examples in context and concise explanations • wide variety of exercises focusing on all four skills, which practise the vocabulary in context • Supplementary KET, PET and FCE-style reading and listening exercises • audio CD/CD-ROM, which as well as the recordings of the listening exercises in the book, also offers the definition and pronunciation of each word presented in the volume. Users can also record and listen back to their own voice to improve their pronunciation skills • Separate answer key with additional tests

»The Legend of the Unicorn» tells the story of Rhiannon Carter, a pretty English girl, who lived in the days of King Arthur. One day she makes friends with a young unicorn in the forest, but greedy Sir Brangwyn finds out and... «The King of the Wizards» is a legend from Scotland that tells about a young man who wants to become a great juggler, but he doesn’t know that his teacher is an evil wizard. «Bedd Gelert» is the touching Welsh legend about Prince Llewellyn’s loyal dog who must protect the prince’s son while he goes hunting. When he returns after the hunt, it is dark and he makes a terrible mistake.

Cette méthode de français sur deux niveaux est destinée aux apprenants de niveau débutant et faux débutant. La méthode est prévue pour atteindre les compétences du niveau A2+ à la fin du volume 1 et B1+ à la fin du volume 2. «Francofolie» propose des thèmes d’actualité proches de la vie quotidienne tout en se concentrant sur les différences et les spécificités de la France d’aujourd’hui. Dans le but d’impliquer l’apprenant en qualité de sujet actif, «Francofolie» amène à l’acquisition de nouvelles structures grammaticales et communicatives à travers l’observation, la découverte et la déduction. Cette méthodologie favorise une progression soutenue et efficace, puisqu’elle reprend toujours les connaissances et les compétences déjà acquises. Les activités, très nombreuses, sont extrêmement variées et motivantes: les exercices de systématisation des structures grammaticales alternent avec des activités qui impliquent la participation, la prise de position et l’initiative de l’apprenant. Enfin, les nombreux dessins humoristiques et les photos sont autant de stimulus auxquels l’apprenant est appelé à répondre activement. La langue employée, authentique et quotidienne, comprend aussi le langage des jeunes, avec ses modes. LIVRE DE L’ÉLÈVE «Francofolie» est articulé en «Parcours» divisés en trois unités de quatre leçons chacune, plus un «Point Écoute» et un «Point Grammaire». Les leçons ont comme point de départ un document (dialogue, page web, dessin, etc.) introduisant les fonctions communicatives, les structures grammaticales et le lexique. Chaque leçon est articulée en plusieurs rubriques. Les «Parcours» se terminent par: • quatre pages de civilisation • un bilan. CAHIER D’EXERCICES Le Cahier d’exercices propose des activités supplémentaires. Pour plus de clarté, il reprend la structure du livre de l’élève: une double page pour chaque leçon, ainsi qu’une page d’auto-évaluation. Toutes les trois unités, des pages de Civilisation constituent un moment de relax, mais aussi de reprise de la progression didactique. Les dernières pages proposent des activités de préparation au DELF et un test final. Deux CD-ROM interactifs, avec environ 200 activités supplémentaires, accompagnent et complètent le cours.

Sein Vater war ein Ritter, und ist im Kampf gefallen. Parzivals Leben soll anders aussehen. Er wächst bei seiner Mutter auf, im Wald, wo er nichts von der Welt erfährt. Aber eines Tages trifft der Junge Ritter von König Artus’ Tafelrunde. „Das ist es“, denkt er, „ich will Ritter werden.“ Unvorbereitet reitet Parzival hinaus in die Welt. Nach zahlreichen Abenteuern erlangt er schließlich den Heiligen Gral. Wolfram von Eschenbachs Parzival, ein Klassiker der deutschen Literatur, vereinfacht und in modernes Deutsch übertragen als abenteuerliche und oft auch komische Geschichte.

Ellie is mad about music: she dreams of becoming a singer and she desperately wants to go to the Glastonbury Festival, where her favourite singer, Murphy, will be playing. But with an overprotective Dad and important exams to take, it seems that Ellie’s dreams will have to remain just that, dreams. But one day she sees a competition in a music magazine…

Ein Trainingsprogramm zur optimalen Vorbreitung der Prüfung des Goethe-Instituts auf dem Niveau A1 und A2 für Jugendliche. Nach einer gründlichen Darstellung der grammatikalischen und lexikalischen Anforderungen für die Prüfung folgen zahlreiche Lerntipps. Dazu sind beide Bände in je vier Lerneinheiten aufgeteilt, die gezielt auf die Aufgabenstellungen der Prüfungsteile Hören, Lesen, Schreiben und Sprechen vorbereiten. Zu jeder Fertigkeit werden außerdem ergänzende Übungen mit verschiedenen Typologien angeboten. Danach erfolgt mittels eines Modelltestes eine komplette Simulation der Prüfung. Die vollständige Wortschatzliste im Anhang dient zum systematischen Vokabellernen. Mit Power zu Fit 1 und Fit 2 ist auch für Selbstlerner sowie zur allgemeinen Wiederholung des Stoffes der ersten Jahre Deutsch geeignet. Die Lösungen lassen sich herunterladen, indem Sie auf die linke Menüleiste, Menüpunkt «Teachers» gehen und ein Passwort anfordern.

Ein Trainingsprogramm zur optimalen Vorbreitung der Prüfung des Goethe-Instituts auf dem Niveau A1 und A2 für Jugendliche. Nach einer gründlichen Darstellung der grammatikalischen und lexikalischen Anforderungen für die Prüfung folgen zahlreiche Lerntipps. Dazu sind beide Bände in je vier Lerneinheiten aufgeteilt, die gezielt auf die Aufgabenstellungen der Prüfungsteile Hören, Lesen, Schreiben und Sprechen vorbereiten. Zu jeder Fertigkeit werden außerdem ergänzende Übungen mit verschiedenen Typologien angeboten. Danach erfolgt mittels eines Modelltestes eine komplette Simulation der Prüfung. Die vollständige Wortschatzliste im Anhang dient zum systematischen Vokabellernen. Mit Power zu Fit 1 und Fit 2 ist auch für Selbstlerner sowie zur allgemeinen Wiederholung des Stoffes der ersten Jahre Deutsch geeignet. Die Lösungen lassen sich herunterladen, indem Sie auf die linke Menüleiste, Menüpunkt «Teachers» gehen und ein Passwort anfordern.

A group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury decide that each traveller should tell a story. Read about tales by the Knight, the Nun’s Priest, the Pardoner, the Wife of Bath and the Franklin.

Adventure and piracy in the 18th century! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map of an island where Captain Flint has hidden his treasure, the boy, Squire Trelawney and his friend Dr Livesey sail to the island to look for it. But during the voyage Jim discovers more about the ship’s company, which includes Long John Silver, a man with only one leg. And then the battle for the treasure begins!

One of the great romances of the Middle Ages, Tristan and Isolde has inspired writers, poets, artists and musicians for centuries. After slaying a dragon and winning a tournament, the young prince Tristan wins the hand of beautiful Isolde for marriage to his uncle, King Mark. But on their journey back to Mark’s court, they drink a love potion that was intended for the king and his young bride. They instantly fall in love — a love that is impossible.

»¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is a three-volume course which takes students to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course stands out for its emphasis on the active involvement of the students, who are introduced to studying Spanish through topics which they can relate to, such as, school life, the family, holidays and free time. The communicative approach and the balance between the four skills makes learning easy and motivating. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» has a simple layout. It follows a progressive approach and has a balance between exercises which present and consolidate grammar and those which are more fun. The level of the texts is graded by age, in terms of the topics dealt with, and by the parameters set out in the Common European Framework of Reference. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» offers an innovative method aimed at immediate familiarisation with the phonetic aspects of the Spanish language. Great emphasis is placed on vocabulary, on the typical day-to-day language of teenagers and on specific expressions for correct communication in class. Volumes 1 and 2 LIBRO DEL ALUMNO «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is made up of eight units which are preceded by an introductory unit in which new language and its characteristic sounds is presented (volume 1) and in which stimulus for revision and conversation are offered (volume 2). Then, each unit is divided into six sections: • «Escucha» and «¿Cómo suena?» present the phonetics and spelling from the unit through listening exercises; • the bulk of the unit, called A ver..., offers active reflection on the vocabulary and grammar in a deductive way. Dialogues, narratives and group work allow the language structures to be dealt with in a varied and creative way; • «El gran teatro del mondo» presents Spanish and Latin American culture and traditions; • the fun pages «J de Juego» and «T de Test» help the consolidation of the structures learnt in the unit through language games and other fun activities.

»¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is a three-volume course which takes students to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course stands out for its emphasis on the active involvement of the students, who are introduced to studying Spanish through topics which they can relate to, such as, school life, the family, holidays and free time. The communicative approach and the balance between the four skills makes learning easy and motivating. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» has a simple layout. It follows a progressive approach and has a balance between exercises which present and consolidate grammar and those which are more fun. The level of the texts is graded by age, in terms of the topics dealt with, and by the parameters set out in the Common European Framework of Reference. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» offers an innovative method aimed at immediate familiarisation with the phonetic aspects of the Spanish language. Great emphasis is placed on vocabulary, on the typical day-to-day language of teenagers and on specific expressions for correct communication in class. Volumes 1 and 2 LIBRO DEL ALUMNO «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is made up of eight units which are preceded by an introductory unit in which new language and its characteristic sounds is presented (volume 1) and in which stimulus for revision and conversation are offered (volume 2). Then, each unit is divided into six sections: • «Escucha» and «¿Cómo suena?» present the phonetics and spelling from the unit through listening exercises; • the bulk of the unit, called A ver..., offers active reflection on the vocabulary and grammar in a deductive way. Dialogues, narratives and group work allow the language structures to be dealt with in a varied and creative way; • «El gran teatro del mondo» presents Spanish and Latin American culture and traditions; • the fun pages «J de Juego» and «T de Test» help the consolidation of the structures learnt in the unit through language games and other fun activities.

»¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is a three-volume course which takes students to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course stands out for its emphasis on the active involvement of the students, who are introduced to studying Spanish through topics which they can relate to, such as, school life, the family, holidays and free time. The communicative approach and the balance between the four skills makes learning easy and motivating. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» has a simple layout. It follows a progressive approach and has a balance between exercises which present and consolidate grammar and those which are more fun. The level of the texts is graded by age, in terms of the topics dealt with, and by the parameters set out in the Common European Framework of Reference. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» offers an innovative method aimed at immediate familiarisation with the phonetic aspects of the Spanish language. Great emphasis is placed on vocabulary, on the typical day-to-day language of teenagers and on specific expressions for correct communication in class. VOLUME 3 The third volume differs from the first two in the emphasis on spelling in the section ¿Cómo se escribe? and L de Léxico. Furthermore, the volume ends with a literature section called Lecturas, dedicated to the culture of the Hispanic world. In this section the topics range from history to linguistics and from science to music, using an interdisiplinary approach (CLIL). The listening exercises and the texts in Lecturas which are recorded, are on the audio CD, which accompanies the third volume.

The Montagues and the Capulets hate each other and so when Romeo and Juliet fall in love they are forced into secrecy and subterfuge. Will true love survive? Will the two families make peace?

Mary Lennox is a spoilt, unpleasant little girl who goes to live with her uncle on his enormous estate in Yorkshire after the death of her parents in India. Left very much to herself she explores the grounds of the house and finds the secret garden which has been locked up for ten years…

»English Grammar Framework A2» is ideal for students who are at the levels described as A1 or A2 by the Common European Framework of Reference: at the end of this book students will have studied all the structures required for full A2 competence. The book is ideal for students preparing for the Cambridge ESOL KET exam, Trinity exams grades 1-5, and the Preliminary and Access levels of the City and Guilds Pitman suite of exams. «English Grammar Framework A2» contains 52 units. The accompanying audio CD/CD-ROM offers a wealth of interactive material, including exercises on all the topic areas in the Waystage learning objectives of the CEFR, KET-style exercises, as well as recordings of the dialogues and other selected activities in the book.

»English Grammar Framework A2» is ideal for students who are at the levels described as A1 or A2 by the Common European Framework of Reference: at the end of this book students will have studied all the structures required for full A2 competence. The book is ideal for students preparing for the Cambridge ESOL KET exam, Trinity exams grades 1-5, and the Preliminary and Access levels of the City and Guilds Pitman suite of exams.

The Chumash are American Indians who live in California. When an unscrupulous property developer starts building new homes in Coyote Canyon, the Chumash become angry – the development is located on their ancient cemetery. During the night of the Fourth of July celebrations a mysterious American Indian warrior appears and a murder is committed. Suspicion falls immediately on the Chumash, but four young people – Michelle, Bill, Nick and Pam – investigate further and find that the truth is rather more complicated…

In 1880 a legendary spectre haunts the famous Opera House in Paris. There are all sorts of rumours about the Phantom of the Opera, a sinister figure whose face remains hidden behind a grotesque mask...

One day fifteen-year-old Carlos discovers some mysterious footprints in the snowy mountain. Has the abominable snowman possibly returned? Also, who was the strange man Carlos met at the town hall? Carlos investigates to solve the mystery and save his town from a terrible catastrophe.